Virtual Assistant

Hi, I'm Susana.
Your partner in productivity.

With 15+ years across events, administration, technology, and client support, I bring organization, creativity, and a people-first approach to busy businesses.

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About Me

What you can count on

  • Organized & Reliable
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strong Communicator
  • Confidential & Trustworthy
  • Proactive & Resourceful

Your to-do list, handled.

15+
Years of professional experience
100s
People supported
10+
Years coordinating people & projects
7+
Industries & work environments

I’ve built my career across hospitality, higher education, nonprofit administration, and software engineering. While the industries have changed, one thing has stayed the same: I love finding ways to make things easier for others.

I’m organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and genuinely enjoy getting things done. I’ve spent 15+ years coordinating projects, supporting people, managing details, and keeping things moving behind the scenes.

Today, I bring that experience to my work as a virtual assistant, providing reliable administrative and creative support to businesses and individuals. Whether you need help with administrative tasks, research, scheduling, content, organization, or the little things that keep your business running, I’m here to make your day a little easier.

Admin Support Email & Inbox Management Calendar & Scheduling Research & Data Entry Content & Social Media Support Commmunity Management
How I Can Help

Reliable, thoughtful support for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps your business running smoothly.

  • Inbox & Client Communication

    Organizing and responding to emails, setting up folders and filters, following up, and keeping clients and vendors in the loop.

  • Calendar & Scheduling

    Scheduling, confirming, and rescheduling meetings and appointments, sending reminders, and keeping your calendar conflict-free.

  • Research & Data Entry

    Researching tools, vendors, and options, and keeping records and spreadsheets accurate and up to date.

  • Files & Documentation

    Organizing files and folders, documenting workflows, and preparing reports so everything is easy to find.

  • Small Event Coordination

    Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and small gatherings, from timelines and checklists to vendor coordination and RSVPs.

  • Website Updates

    Keeping your WordPress, Squarespace, or Shopify site current by updating text and images, repairing broken links, and adding new products and events.

  • Social Media & Newsletters

    Scheduling and publishing posts, and formatting and sending newsletters to keep your audience in the loop.

Background

From luxury hotels to classrooms to tech teams, every role taught me something new about keeping people and projects running smoothly.

Apr 2023 — Oct 2026
Software Engineer I
Intuit · San Diego, CA

Built strong technology and systems skills while collaborating across teams, managing competing priorities, documenting workflows, and keeping customer-facing projects organized and moving forward.

Jan 2021 — Aug 2022
Student Programs Advisor
USC School of Architecture · Los Angeles, CA

Served as the primary point of contact for 50+ students annually, coordinating onboarding, applications, communications, scheduling, and sensitive records while keeping students and stakeholders informed.

Aug 2015 — Jul 2017
Events Coordinator
Democracy Prep Harlem High School · New York, NY

Coordinated 15+ events from planning through execution and managed communications for students, families, and staff, including a monthly newsletter reaching 450+ people.

Jan 2014 — Aug 2015
Catering Sales Coordinator
The Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park · New York, NY

Supported catering sales managers with client communication, event-space tours, meeting and event bookings, tastings, contract preparation, scheduling, and follow-up, helping keep each event organized from inquiry through execution.

Sep 2011 — Nov 2014
Meeting & Special Events Coordinator
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City · Arlington, VA

Supported the coordination of meetings and events for 10–300 guests, managing timelines, logistics, communications, and event details across sales, culinary, and operations teams.

Aug 2009 — Sep 2011
Administrative Assistant
The Campagna Center · Alexandria, VA

Supported enrollment and administrative operations for 300+ students across 11 schools, maintaining records, coordinating information, and preparing monthly compliance reports.

Education
M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, University of Southern California
B.A. in Psychology, University of Virginia
Tools & Systems
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Slack
Zoom
WordPress
Squarespace
Shopify
Notion
Calendly
Dropbox
Canva
AI Productivity Tools
How We'd Work Together

A simple, no-surprises process from first hello to ongoing support.

Let's Talk

A free conversation about your business, what's taking up your time, and where you could use an extra set of hands.

We'll Make a Plan

We'll identify what you'd like to hand off, agree on priorities and expectations, and determine the best way to work together.

Get Set Up

I'll get familiar with your tools, workflows, preferences, and the details I need to hit the ground running.

Ongoing Support

I handle the agreed-upon tasks, keep you updated, and adjust as your needs evolve.

Let's Work Together!

More organized.
Less overwhelmed.

If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner with too much on your plate, I'd love to help. From day-to-day admin and organization to research, coordination, and content support, I can take some of the details off your hands so you can focus on what matters most.

Let's start with a free, no-obligation conversation about what you need.

createwithsusana@gmail.com

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